Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?
The multitude
General references
Bible References
The multitude
Job 16:3
Shall not thy vain words come yet to an end? Or, hast thou yet any more to say?
Job 18:2
"When will ye make an end of your words? Mark well, and consider, we will speak also.
Psalm 140:11
A man full of words shall not prosper upon the earth; a malicious and wicked person shall be hunted away, and destroyed.
Proverbs 10:19
Where much babbling is, there must needs be offense; he that refraineth his lips is wisest of all.
Acts 17:18
Certain Philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoics, disputed with him. And some there were which said, "What will this babbler say?" Others said, "He seemeth to be a tidings-bringer of new devils," because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.
James 1:19
Wherefore, dear brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath.
General references
Job 13:7
Will ye make an answer for God with lies, and maintain him with deceit?